What to Know in Washington: Joe Biden Elected 46th President

Americans elected Joe Biden to be the next president of the U.S., along with the first woman and person of color as vice president, Kamala Harris. The projection comes days after massive vote-counting efforts, slowed by unprecedented turnout and mail-in ballots amid a worsening coronavirus pandemic, as President Donald Trump rejected the outcome and vowed to mount a barrage of legal challenges.

Biden Wins Presidency After Tumultuous Contest

Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. has defeated Donald Trump to become the 46th U.S. president, unseating the incumbent with a pledge to unify and mend a nation reeling from a worsening pandemic, faltering ...